Product Analyst

About Nanometrics With 40 years of seismic technology and industry application experience, we are a global, award-winning company providing monitoring solutions and equipment for studying artificial and natural seismicity. From mission‑critical seismic arrays, tsunami and early earthquake warning systems in over 90 countries to induced seismicity monitoring in the energy sector, we specialize in full-service, integrated solutions for studying seismicity, including turnkey seismic networks, industry‑leading precision instrumentation, complete data processing, analysis services, and software applications. Job Title Product Analyst Reports To Director, Products & Commercialization Based In Ottawa, ON Term Full Time About the role The Seismic Instruments and Systems (SIS) division is seeking a Product Analyst to serve as key analytical support for our product, finance, and supply chain teams.

In this entry‑level role you will gather and organize raw data—such as product costs, pricing, inventory levels, and purchasing strategies—to create actionable business intelligence. Working closely with the Director and Product Managers, you will monitor the ‘vital signs’ of our instrumentation portfolio to identify opportunities to reduce product costs, optimize pricing, and align inventory levels with business goals. This foundational role is ideal for a detail‑oriented individual who enjoys using data to solve puzzles, build business cases, and improve the company’s bottom line.

Responsibilities Margin Analysis Support: Assist in performing deep‑dive margin analysis to help the team identify opportunities for pricing adjustments and cost reductions. Cost & Sourcing Data: Track product costs to identify potential savings and coordinate with Supply Chain to balance part cost with optimal inventory levels. Pricing & Volume Maintenance: Update and maintain pricing models used by the Product Management team to optimize margin health and sales volume.

Dashboard Management: Compile and update multi‑departmental dashboards that track key performance indicators such as sales trends, inventory turnover, and RMA statistics. Market Data Collection: Organize competitive intelligence and win/loss data to support future product strategy. Requirements Education: Degree in Business (Finance/Operations), Engineering, Economics or a related field with a strong emphasis on quantitative analysis.

Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet programs (specifically comfortable with pivot tables, data modelling, and complex formulas). Experience: 0–2 years of experience. This is an entry‑level position perfect for recent graduates with relevant internships or a passion for business analysis.

Analytical Curiosity: A desire to look beyond the "what" to help find the "why" behind data fluctuations. Clear Communication: Ability to translate complex data into simple, clear charts and visuals that help the team make decisions. Collaborative Mindset: A team‑player attitude and willingness to be the go‑to resource for data across departments.

Attention to Detail: High standards for data accuracy and a knack for catching small errors in large datasets. Assets Familiarity with Business Intelligence (BI) tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Google Data Studio and AI‑assisted data collection and analysis. Exposure to ERP or CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite, SAP).

Interest in high‑tech instrumentation and manufacturing environments. Basic understanding of strategic sourcing or inventory management principles. Why Nanometrics?

Global Leader: Join a Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club winner and a global leader in seismic solutions. Work that Matters: Contribute to sustainable growth while making a global impact with essential work. Flexible Hybrid Work: Benefit from a flexible hybrid model (3 days in‑office minimum: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

Generous Time Off: Minimum of 3 weeks vacation, paid sick days, and a company‑wide holiday shutdown. Day‑One Benefits Coverage: Company‑paid Health & Dental benefits start from day one. Wellness Support: Use a Health Spending & Wellness Account for services such as gym memberships and recreational activity fees.

Financial Future: RRSP contribution matching, new TFSA option, and a company‑wide bonus program with consistent payment history. Collaborate with the Best: Work and learn alongside high‑performing teams and industry leaders. Career Growth: Ongoing learning opportunities, including unlimited access to Udemy Business.

Passionate & Fun Team: Regular social activities (e.g., Summer & Holiday Events). Salary Information The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000, plus a corporate discretionary bonus. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s skills, competencies, and experience.

Nanometrics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Should you require accommodation as part of the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to careers@nanometrics.ca.

As part of our commitment to a comprehensive and unbiased hiring process, we may employ artificial intelligence (AI) to help us analyze applications and identify qualified candidates. This use of AI is intended to support, not replace, human decision‑making. #J-18808-Ljbffr